Canceled on 2018.
The course covers relatively advanced topics of programming in the C programming language particularly useful in the context
of mechanical engineering. Emphasizes are on numerical and embedded programming with small-scale prototyping of microcontroller
circuits. Since this course will not fully cover fundamental topics in the computer and computer languages including the C
language, completion of an introductory C course in informatics is recommended.
The objective of this course is to help student write programs in the C language for various applications related to a wide
range of mechanical engineering.
This course deals with the concepts and typical methods in embedded programming: (cross compiler environment, direct memory/IO access etc.).
This course deals with the concepts and typical methods in embedded programming: (cross compiler environment, direct memory/IO access etc.).
- Students should be able to make a prototype of microcontroller boards.
- Students should be able to write C programs that implement numerical algorithms for limited processor/memory resources.
- Students should be able to handle hardware such as mechanical switches, motors, and sensors.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Introduction / Syllabus overview Lecture: Basics in embedded programming and microcontrollers |
Research the definition and examples of embedded systems. | 60minutes |
| 2. | Lecture: Software development for the PIC microcontroller. Project: Microcontroller prototyping (1) |
Research some examples of PIC-based prototyping. | 60minutes |
| 3. | Lecture: Basics in USB Project: Microcontroller prototyping (2) |
Research the basic concepts in USB. | 90minutes |
| 4. | Lecture: Firmware and serial bootloader programming Project: Microcontroller prototyping (3) and Testing |
Complete the prototyping of the microcontroller board. | 160minutes |
| 5. | Lecture: Mechanical switch and debouncing / Interrupt handling Project: Count-based debouncer |
Research the definition and examples of debouncing. | 160minutes |
| 6. | Lecture: Bitwise operations Project: Bitwise-buffer debouncer |
Debug and complete the count-based debouncer. | 160minutes |
| 7. | Lecture: Serial-bus I/O and string conversion Project: Unit converter |
Research the string conversion functionality in the C language. | 90minutes |
| 8. | Lecture: Fixed-point arithmetic Project: Tap hole size calculator |
Research the basic concepts in the fixed-point arithmetic. | 90minutes |
| 9. | Lecture: AD conversion Project: Temperature Logger |
Research the AD conversion its various types. | 90minutes |
| 10. | Lecture: I2C Communication Project: Colorimetric pH measurement |
Research the basic concepts in the I2C bus. | 90minutes |
| 11. | Lecture: DA conversion / constant-current power drive Project: Colorimetric pH measurement(2) |
Code the program of colorimetric pH measurement. | 160minutes |
| 12. | Lecture: PWM signal generation Project: Motor speed controller (1) |
Debug and complete the colorimetric pH measurement. | 160minutes |
| 13. | Lecture: Digital PID controller Project: Motor speed controller (2) |
Debug and complete the motor speed controller. | 160minutes |
| 14. | Final exam and explanation | Review the codes you have programmed. | 240minutes |
| 15. | * | ||
| Total. | - | - | 1770minutes |
| Prototyping | Projects | Exam | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 20% | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| 2. | 20% | 20% | 40% | |
| 3. | 20% | 20% | 40% | |
| Total. | 20% | 40% | 40% | - |
Usual performance (prototype circuits, and codes):60%, Final exam: 40%
This course will give a pass mark (60 points) to students who have successfully made readable and working embedded program codes with assistance from the lecturer or other participants.
This course will give a pass mark (60 points) to students who have successfully made readable and working embedded program codes with assistance from the lecturer or other participants.
No textbook is required. Recommended textbooks are
The C Programming Language. (2nd ed 1988) by Prentice Hall, Kernighan, B., and Ritchie D.
Numerical Recipes in C (2nd ed 1994) by W.H. Press, S.A. Teukolsky, W.T. Vetterling and B,P. Flannery
The C Programming Language. (2nd ed 1988) by Prentice Hall, Kernighan, B., and Ritchie D.
Numerical Recipes in C (2nd ed 1994) by W.H. Press, S.A. Teukolsky, W.T. Vetterling and B,P. Flannery
Completion of an introductory course in any computer language is strongly recommended.
- Office hours: Wednesday lunch hours (Toyosu) (appointment required)
10~20 minutes after every class.
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
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